I had a full tummy tuck with muscle repair and lipo on flanks 5 months ago. I am not thrilled with my results. I have a bulge on my lower stomach. Do you think my muscle repair failed?And/ or would liposuction work to make my stomach flat?
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Your post-operative result certainly appears sub-par. Judging from your photos, the rectus diastasis was not repaired. However, without an examination, it's impossible to give you a definite answer to what caused your problem. Pre-operative photos would have been a big help to see what problems...
Dear Karg118,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board...
I appreciate your concerns, but it is still early days for you. It will take a few months for the swelling to settle before you see the end results. It also depends on whether you have had liposuction at the same time as a Lipo abdominoplasty contours the abdomen much better. An abdominoplasty...